
Fast & Portable External Data Storage
The Cable Matters USB-C Gen 2 External 2.5" SSD Enclosure provides a convenient way to connect a 2.5" SSD or HDD drive to a computer. Add back-up storage to a computer with USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt 3. Simple installation with no tools required.
Full-Featured SATA Drive Enclosure
- Supports UASP for increased read/write speeds and improved CPU utilization
- Supports TRIM to manage available storage space and increase SATA drive life
- Supports S.M.A.R.T technology to perform predictive failure analysis
Important Notes
- M1 & M2 Mac computers only support 5Gbps data transfer. Intel Macs are not affected by this limitation
- 3.5" HDD drives are NOT compatible
- Data transfer rate is limited by the SATA SSD and USB port rating
- Some internal SSDs such as the Intel S3500 require 2A current, which exceeds USB power. These SSDs are not supported through USB and must be connected directly to a PSU.

2.5" SSD/HDD Compatible
- 2.5" SSD/HDD
- Supports 2.5" HDD up to 9.5mm
- NOT 3.5" SATA compatible

No Tools Required
- Lightly press on the PULL tab and slide open the bottom cover
- Insert an SDD/HDD drive at a 45-degree angle
- Slide the cover back onto the enclosure

Sturdy Metal Enclosure
- Air vents dissipate heat
- Metal enclosure limits electromagnetic (EMI) noise
- Securely holds SATA drive to avoid data corruption

USB-C or Thunderbolt 3
- Supports USB-C ports
- Supports Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Backwards compatible with USB-A ports with included USB-C to USB-A cable

Double the Bandwidth
- USB-A & USB-C compatible
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface
- Backwards compatible with USB 3.0/2.0

USAP Compatible
- UASP support with compatible equipment
- Increases Read/Write speeds
- Improves CPU utilization

TRIM Compatible
- TRIM support with compatible OS and drive
- Manages available storage space
- Increases SATA drive life

S.M.A.R.T Compatible
- S.M.A.R.T support with compatible OS and drive
- Performs predictive failure analysis
- Notifies user of problems
Comparison Products
![]() SSD Enclosure | ![]() Hub with SATA & Card Reader | ![]() 40Gbps M.2 NVME SSD Enclosure |
|---|---|---|
Hard Drive Support 2.5" SSD/HDD up to 9.5mm | Hard Drive Support 2.5 / 3.5" SSD/HDD/Optical Drive | Hard Drive Support 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230 (M Key & B+M Key) SSDs |
Thunderbolt 4 Compatible Yes | Thunderbolt 4 Compatible Yes | Thunderbolt 4 Compatible Yes |
Model Numbers 201079 | Model Numbers 201063 | Model Numbers 201379 |
Fast & Portable External Data Storage
The Cable Matters USB-C Gen 2 External 2.5" SSD Enclosure provides a convenient way to connect a 2.5" SSD or HDD drive to a computer. Add back-up storage to a computer with USB-A, USB-C or Thunderbolt 3. Simple installation with no tools required.
Full-Featured SATA Drive Enclosure
- Supports UASP for increased read/write speeds and improved CPU utilization
- Supports TRIM to manage available storage space and increase SATA drive life
- Supports S.M.A.R.T technology to perform predictive failure analysis
Important Notes
- M1 & M2 Mac computers only support 5Gbps data transfer. Intel Macs are not affected by this limitation
- 3.5" HDD drives are NOT compatible
- Data transfer rate is limited by the SATA SSD and USB port rating
- Some internal SSDs such as the Intel S3500 require 2A current, which exceeds USB power. These SSDs are not supported through USB and must be connected directly to a PSU.

2.5" SSD/HDD Compatible
- 2.5" SSD/HDD
- Supports 2.5" HDD up to 9.5mm
- NOT 3.5" SATA compatible

No Tools Required
- Lightly press on the PULL tab and slide open the bottom cover
- Insert an SDD/HDD drive at a 45-degree angle
- Slide the cover back onto the enclosure

Sturdy Metal Enclosure
- Air vents dissipate heat
- Metal enclosure limits electromagnetic (EMI) noise
- Securely holds SATA drive to avoid data corruption

USB-C or Thunderbolt 3
- Supports USB-C ports
- Supports Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Backwards compatible with USB-A ports with included USB-C to USB-A cable

Double the Bandwidth
- USB-A & USB-C compatible
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface
- Backwards compatible with USB 3.0/2.0

USAP Compatible
- UASP support with compatible equipment
- Increases Read/Write speeds
- Improves CPU utilization

TRIM Compatible
- TRIM support with compatible OS and drive
- Manages available storage space
- Increases SATA drive life

S.M.A.R.T Compatible
- S.M.A.R.T support with compatible OS and drive
- Performs predictive failure analysis
- Notifies user of problems





















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